Conscience
Womack & Womack · 1988
42 min · 9 tracks · rhythm and blues
A rich blend of rhythm and blues infused with soul, exploring themes of love, identity, and social consciousness.
Top tracks — play these first
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Teardrops — This track exemplifies the album's emotional depth, blending a catchy melody with lyrics that explore themes of heartbreak and resilience.
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Conscious of My Conscience — Opening the album, this track sets the tone with its introspective lyrics and soulful instrumentation, encapsulating the band's exploration of self-awareness.
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Celebrate the World — This uplifting anthem calls for unity and positivity, showcasing the duo's ability to merge social commentary with infectious rhythms.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production, with varied tempos and engaging vocal interplay.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a spoken word intro that sets a reflective tone, followed by tracks that blend rhythmic grooves with soulful melodies.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the communal feel of the music.
- The tempo varies significantly throughout, with 'Teardrops' serving as a mid-album highlight that contrasts with the more upbeat tracks surrounding it.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo soulful flow
- reflective moments of introspection
- smooth melodies for relaxation
- thoughtful lyrics for contemplation
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Conscience was Womack & Womack's third studio album, released in 1988 after their breakthrough with the hit single 'Teardrops.' At this point in their career, the duo was solidifying their unique sound while expanding their thematic focus to include deeper social issues.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings· Sade· The Black Keys
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Conscious of My Conscience 6:10
- 2 MPB (Missin’ Persons Bureau) 4:00
- 3 Friends (So Called) 5:50
- 4 Slave (Just for Love) 5:00
- 5 Teardrops 5:00
- 6 Good Man Monologue 5:00
- 7 Life’s Just a Ballgame 4:22
- 8 I Am Love 2:40
- 9 Celebrate the World 4:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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